In this episode we are joined by Raleigh Star Chef, Cheetie Kumar, who has been profiled by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She has been recognized as someone to watch in the culinary world, with numerous James Beard award nominations. Her new restaurant Ajja has opened up recently in Raleigh, and serves delicious She is also known to master her crafts in the music industry as a guitarist in her band known as “Birds of Avalon”, a rock band hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kumar opens up about her time spent in the kitchen with her mother and grandmother in her younger years. Through her family's cultural roots, Cheetie shares that every new home was anchored by food, and was used as a powerful tool for memory and connection. Through these connections, she was also drawn to the wonderful world of music, brewing her passions of both culinary and melody, for most of her life.
Her inspirations illuminate throughout her creations, championing through each path she lays before her. As Cheetie continues to grow in her knowledge and skill, she becomes a force in the kitchen and rock-star on tour, amplifying and empowering her voice
Body Shaming & Body Positivity │1x13
Our Thoughts & Mental Health │1x12
Racial Hate, History & Asian Culture │1x11
Creating Asian Hustle Network │1x10
Journey Through Broadcast Journalism │1x9
Supporting Asian Businesses │1x8
Social Justice Issues Impacting the API community │1x7
Transgender Rights and Activism │1x6
Interracial Families & Identity │1x5
Legal Discussions with Attorney Elliott Jung │1x4
Conversation about Asian American Culture & Families │1x1
Humanitarian Activist Dennis-Michael Broussard │1x3
Child & Sex Trafficking Awareness │1x2
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